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World War II Honoree

Civilian on the Home Front

Jacob Gerich, Sr.

Hometown

Steger, Illinois

Honored By

Mr. Frank L. Fridrich

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Activity During WWII

DEVELOPED THE WWII AIRCRAFT CARRIER STOPPING ROPE, TO STOP PLANES WHEN LANDING - OTHER MEANS DEVELOPED BROKE AND THE PLANE CRASHED OR FELL INTO THE OCEAN WITH THE PILOT (RUBBER WAS NO LONGER AVAILABLE).